Twenty Nazareth College Music and Musical Theatre students in chorus for Josh Groban's upstate NY tour stops

ROCHESTER, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Twenty vocal music and music theatre students from Nazareth College's Music and Theatre and Dance departments have been selected to sing backup at Josh Groban's upstate New York tour stops.

The students are: Gabby Agostinelli (soprano), Brittney Burgess (soprano), Lilly Han (soprano), Jessica Tripi (soprano), Hannah Teter (soprano), Makaily Courtwright (alto), Rachel Hall (alto), Kristina Jewell (alto), Mariah Rector (alto), Hadley Strelau (alto), Conner Burry (tenor), Adam Marino (tenor), Michael Masetta (tenor), Shaun O'Dea (tenor), Grant Richards (tenor), Sean Healey (bass), Michael Getty (bass), Ben Reisinger (bass), Michael Schuetz (bass), and Chris Peterkin (bass).

Nancy Strelau, associate professor in professional practice/auditions and instrumental coordinator/orchestra conductor in the Nazareth College Department of Music will also join Groban on stage as a violinist. Strelau is serving as vocal contractor for the tour appearances.

The upstate New York tour stops are at the Palace Theatre, Albany, New York, Saturday, October 3, 2015; the Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, New York, Tuesday, October 6; and Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, New York, Wednesday, October 7.

The students' final rehearsal is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Nazareth College. Media welcome; please contact Mare Millow.

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Nazareth College's academic strengths cross an unusually broad spectrum of 60 majors, including education, health and human services, management, the fine arts, music, theater, math and science, foreign languages, and the liberal arts. The coeducational, religiously independent, classic campus in a charming suburb of Rochester, N.Y. challenges and supports 2,000 undergrads and 800 graduate students. Nazareth is recognized nationally for its Fulbright global student scholars and commitment to civic engagement. Rigorous programs, an uncommon core, experiential learning, career skills, and a global focus prepare graduates for not just one job, but for their life's work. For more information, visit naz.edu.